Chapter 102 Chunyu Han receives rave reviews
Seeing another 150 merit points deducted from her account, Yu Nian felt as if her heart was bleeding.
She quickly wrote another letter to Chunyu Han and asked Sangtian to forward it. Although she didn't know if Chunyu Han would respond, at least she had tried.
After packing, Yu Nian set off for Dongming Street to pick up her things from her second brother.
To be honest, whenever Yu Nian thinks of Yu Qiao, the image of a bow strangling someone's neck pops into her mind, and she feels somewhat apprehensive.
As soon as Yu Nian entered the yard, she saw Yu Qiao bending down to tidy up the yard.
"Second brother, you've finally decided to cut all the grass in your yard."
Yu Nian cheered herself up and teased Yu Qiao. Although Yu Qiao was wild at heart, she wasn't a bad person after all, and she was always willing to help Yu Nian.
When Yu Nian's gaze fell on the busy young man, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
All men in this era have long hair and wear crowns. Yu Qiao was wearing a hat that day, and Yu Nian didn't notice. But today, when she saw him, Yu Qiao had taken off his hat, and her second brother actually had short hair that reached his neck!
Yu Qiao's hair is naturally curly, with one side tucked behind her ear and the other side casually hanging in front of her eyelids. The ends of her hair are slightly curled up because they are wet with sweat, giving her a slightly lazy look.
The bright sunlight shone on the boy, bathing him in a warm glow. With his hairstyle and Yu Qiao's clear and handsome features, in Yu Nian's eyes, he looked exactly like an artist from the Renaissance era...
Yu Qiao noticed the strange look in Yu Nian's eyes and realized he'd forgotten his hat. He was sure he'd scared his little sister like this…
Yu Qiao looked down frantically, searching, but the more anxious she became, the less she could find it.
Jingzhe meowed twice and pulled Yu Qiao's hat out of the haystack under the eaves.
"It's okay, Second Brother, your hairstyle looks pretty good too."
Yu Nian, being a modern person, did think that Yu Qiao was indeed a person with personality. However, she could probably understand why her father was so angry that he insisted on kicking Yu Qiao out.
In this era, our bodies and hair are gifts from our parents, so we absolutely cannot cut our hair.
"This is very... convenient."
Although Yu Nian didn't care, Yu Qiao still put on a hat, which had become a habit of his; only in this way could he relax a bit.
For Yu Qiao, short hair was indeed convenient, saving him time on styling. He was so engrossed in his research on mechanical arts that he often worked on it for a whole day, sometimes even forgetting to eat.
Yu Nian didn't dwell on the topic, but instead tilted her head to look at the things on the ground.
"Second brother is really amazing. He actually finished the distillation tower in just two days."
When it came to production, Yu Qiao spoke a little more, and her tone became more natural.
"Yes, it was made exactly according to your blueprints. Xiao Wu, could you tell me what it's for?"
The word "distillation tower" sounded unfamiliar and intriguing to Yu Qiao.
Yu Nian deliberately kept Yu Qiao in suspense, and asked the driver to bring in a jar of wine she had bought, as well as two iron kettles.
Two pots were attached to the two sides of the distillation column, and the joints were wrapped tightly with cloth strips, thus completing a simple distillation device.
After lighting the charcoal fire, Yu Nian sat on the windowsill and chatted with Yu Qiao.
"My wedding is on the seventh day of the month. The ordinary wines sold outside are too weak. The Regent prefers strong liquor, so I came up with this idea."
Although I'm not that professional, I can still purify the low-alcohol cloudy sake of Daisho to over 40 degrees without any problem.
However, Yu Nian didn't tell Yu Qiao the truth. Based on Chunyu Han's behavior when he visited the Prime Minister's residence that day, Yu Nian had already concluded that his alcohol tolerance was average. She purified these high-proof liquors just to fool him on their wedding night.
After listening to Chun Tao's explanation of the eunuchs' various tools and techniques for sexual intercourse, it would be a lie to say that Yu Nian wasn't scared at all.
Anyway, let's get through the first day of the lunar month first. As for the fifteenth... well, we'll deal with that when the fifteenth comes.
Yu Qiao did not doubt what Yu Nian said and nodded slightly.
"You...like him a lot?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Nian was somewhat surprised; Yu Qiao's focus was not actually on the distillation tower.
"Um."
Yu Nian nodded lightly; she and Chunyu Han's public image of being a loving couple absolutely could not be allowed to collapse.
"He's not a bad person, at least he's better than the Crown Prince."
These words sounded familiar; Yu Nian had heard Cang Hai say the same thing before.
Chunyu Han has a surprisingly high reputation among villains.
However, Yu Nian did feel that Chunyu Han was much better than the fussy prince.
After Yu Qiao finished speaking, she got up and went back to the house to fetch a beautifully crafted box.
The silver jewelry box is intricately decorated with peacock feather patterns, and the lid is fully carved with lotus scroll patterns. A ruby is also set in the exquisite clasp.
The box, no bigger than the palm of your hand, is so exquisitely made that it truly deserves the title of "masterpiece of craftsmanship."
"Wow, it's so beautiful! Second Brother's skills are truly exceptional; it must have taken him a long time to make."
Yu Nian held the box up to her eyes and examined it repeatedly. Such delicate patterns could not be made by hand in less than a few months or even a year.
"I'm glad you like it."
Yu Qiao's voice was very soft, and seeing Yu Nian happy, the corners of his mouth also turned up slightly.
He had originally planned to give this gift last time, but before he could give it to her, Yu Nian was jilted.
"A wedding gift for you."
Given Yu Qiao's financial situation, he must have spent all his savings to make this silver jewelry box.
Yu Nian nodded gratefully; she would definitely treasure this jewelry box.
"Thank you, Second Brother. I love it so much. I also have a gift for you."
Yu Nian took out the design she had come up with and showed it to Yu Qiao.
"This is?"
Yu Qiao still didn't understand what Yu Nian meant by saying this was a gift for him. Moreover, the little doll drawing on the paper was quite unique.
"Just make some according to the picture I drew when you have time, and then I'll help you sell them."
This is the blind box plan that Yu Nian devised for Yu Qiao. Yu Nian got the inspiration from the little dolls on Yu Qiao's shelf.
"Is this feasible...?"
Yu Qiao knew that Yu Nian wanted to help him, but he had sold dolls before, and they were not easy to sell, and the prices were low.
"You just focus on doing it, and I'll take care of everything else. Don't worry, this business is guaranteed to make a profit."
Yu Nian had already devised a marketing strategy, intending to take this opportunity to make a fortune with her second brother.
Yu Nian and Yu Qiao chatted casually while waiting for the liquor to be distilled.
Only an hour had passed when Chun Tao came in through the door.
Before leaving, Yu Nian asked Chun Tao to stay home and keep watch for her. Her arrival at this time must mean something's up.
Yu Nian gave Chun Tao a look, signaling her to be quiet, and then turned to look at Yu Qiao.
"Second Brother, I'm afraid I won't be able to wait until the distillation is finished today. Could you please seal the spilled wine and put it into jars for me after the charcoal fire goes out?"
Yu Qiao nodded in agreement. With Yu Nian's wedding just around the corner, she would definitely have a lot to do.
After giving their instructions, Yu Nian and Chun Tao went out the gate and walked away. Only after they got into the carriage did Yu Nian ask Chun Tao a question.
"What's wrong? Has something happened at the Prime Minister's residence?"
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